Landscape Maintenance Crew - Seasonal

ABOUT US: The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal. JOB IDENTIFICATIONJob Title: Landscape Maintenance Crew -SeasonalGrade: IVFLSA: Non-ExemptDepartment: Parks & PlanningSUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPSReports to: Landscape Maintenance SupervisorSupervises: N/ABASIC FUNCTIONLandscape maintenance staff ensures that the park grounds, athletic fields and garden plots are kept clean, attractive and safe throughout the summer season. This position works in the early morning and weekends.Seasonal (Memorial Day - Labor Day)ESSENTIAL DUTIESMaintains turf areas including mowing and trimming.Inspects parks, cleans up debris.Install and maintain landscape material such as flowers, trees, shrubs, grass, etc.Prune hedges and trees.Assists in landscape construction projects.Inspects, cleans, maintain and performs routine maintenance on related equipment.Cleans buildings and restrooms as needed.Performs safety inspections and repairs on athletic fields and parks.Constructs and performs daily maintenance on athletic fields.Performs support services at Park District and community events.Operates District vehicles and equipment.OTHER DUTIESAssist administrative staff with special maintenance requests.May be required to perform overtime work as requested or required, including weekends.Provides polite customer service to any park users if approached.Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis ManualsCoordinates activities to successfully collaborate with district staff performing maintenance in the same area.Perform additional duties as assigned.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSEducation: High School Diploma PreferredExperience: Related experience preferredMust be at least 18 years of age.Certifications: Valid Illinois Driver's License required.PERKS & BENEFITS: SEASONAL STAFFAll recreational facilities at no charge during active employment, discounts for dependentsA free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or family pass at 50% discount3 months free of a fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass50% discount on general programs at resident ratesContractual classes/programs at a discounted rate$3.00 off resident daily fees for golf facilities (including mini golf)